Graduate study in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum prepares teachers, curriculum leaders and teacher educators for professional excellence. With the rapid changes in education–especially developments in instructional materials and techniques, curriculum construction and classroom organization - teachers who have completed their certification may need to update, refine and extend their knowledge and skills. Further, many educators enter new roles as subject-matter specialists, curriculum coordinators, supervisors of instruction, department heads, leaders of professional development education or teacher educators. Graduate programs in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum are designed to prepare the professionals for these new roles. The EdSp is a 30-hour program beyond a master's degree. Curriculums involve courses in the core area, research, and electives. Students must select from one of three emphasis areas: Literacy Education, Mathematics Education, and Science Education. Specific degree requirements can be found on the emphasis area pages.